As temperatures are set to drop to subzero levels next week, the City of Burnaby will open an overnight warming centre at 7320 Buller Ave. on Sunday, Dec. 18 for vulnerable people to take shelter.
The Buller Avenue centre will operate from 8:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily until further notice from the city. Updates can be found on the city's website.
The location was picked for its size and amenities, according to the city's press release.
Emergency shelter and warming centre in Burnaby
- City of Burnaby emergency warming centre at 7320 Buller Ave. (20 spaces, open 8:30 p.m. to 8 a.m., activated during extreme weather, check the city's website for updates)
- Douglas Shelter at 2294 Douglas Rd. (40 spaces, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week; contact: 604-522-9669)
- Emergency Response Centre at 3680 Sperling Ave. (40 spaces, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week; contact: 604-522-9669)
Extreme weather shelters in Burnaby
- Southside Community Church at 7135 Walker Ave. (20 spaces, open the 1st to the 15th of the month, open 7 p.m. to 9 a.m.; check the Lookout Housing and Health Society website for opening details and when the extreme weather response is activated)
- Westminster Bible Chapel at 7540 6th Street (18 spaces, open the 16th to end of the month, open 7 p.m. to 9 a.m.; check the Lookout Housing and Health Society website for opening details and when the extreme weather response is activated).
